Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified supplier to provide a specific small power distribution unit that supports City Power Johannesburg’s electrical infrastructure operations. The procurement aims to secure a competitively priced, compliant, and reliable product while advancing national socio-economic transformation goals through preferential procurement.

Scope

The tender covers the supply and direct delivery of one unit of Material No. 5938: a Small Power Distribution Unit 400 (Ready Board). The equipment must be an extendible, wall-mountable type fitted with specified electrical protections and components. Delivery is required directly to the designated City Power store. All quoted prices must be fixed, firm, and inclusive of VAT. Quotations must be submitted in hard copy via the designated quotation box; electronic submissions will not be considered.

Technical Requirements

• Complete, sign, and submit the technical schedule (CP_TSSPEC_103) specifically for material 5938.
• Provide a complete type test report demonstrating compliance with SANS 1619 standards.
• Submit verifiable proof of a valid ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate issued to the manufacturing entity.
• Ensure the unit exactly matches the specification: 60A earth leakage protection, 10A main over-current protection, two 20A miniature circuit breakers, a switched bulkhead luminaire, and supplied mounting brackets (rails).
• Achieve a minimum technical threshold of 80% across the first-stage evaluation criteria to advance to subsequent scoring stages.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

While the tender does not require individual trade certifications, suppliers must demonstrate corporate compliance and administrative capability through the following mandatory documentation:

• Valid SARS PIN certificate confirming active tax compliance.
• Current B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (issued within the last three months).
• Fully completed and signed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, and MBD9).
• Active CSD Unique Number (MAAA Number) for municipal supplier registration.
• Municipal rates and taxes clearance statement (not overdue beyond 90 days) or a duly signed lease agreement.
• Up-to-date CIPC company registration and incorporation documents.
• Certified identity documents for all shareholders and directors.
• Compliance with preferential procurement goals, including documented black ownership thresholds (adults and youth) and Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME) status where applicable.
• Formal declarations confirming independence from collusive bidding, absence of conflicts of interest, and a clean supply chain management history over the past five years.

Key Terms and Standards Explained

• SANS 1619: South African National Standard outlining safety, performance, and construction requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
• ISO 9001:2015: Internationally recognized quality management standard that verifies a manufacturer’s ability to consistently produce goods meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
• B-BBEE: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, a South African regulatory framework that allocates procurement preference points to businesses meeting specific black ownership and empowerment targets to promote economic inclusion.
• MBD Forms: Standardized municipal bidding documents mandated in South Africa to ensure legal compliance, declare stakeholder interests, claim preference points, and prevent fraudulent or collusive procurement practices.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A public procurement scoring model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated for achieving designated socio-economic goals, such as black-owned enterprise status.